RARE STEPHEN KING "SKELETON CREW" — TRUE 1985 FIRST UK EDITION HARDCOVER PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Up for sale is a highly sought-after, beautiful collector-grade copy of Stephen King's landmark short story masterpiece, Skeleton Crew. This is the true First UK Edition, first printing published by Macdonald & Co. in London in 1985. It includes 22 classic works of terror, highlighted by the legendary novella The Mist.
KEY FIRST PRINTING IDENTIFIERS PRESENT:
- Copyright page states: "First published in Great Britain in 1985 by Macdonald & Co (Publishers) Ltd" with no subsequent printings or dates listed.
- Front inner flap of the dust jacket preserves the original, unclipped UK retail price of "£9.95 net in UK only".
- Correct textured brown paper boards matching the signature 1985 Macdonald design.
FEATURED STORIES INCLUDE:
- "The Mist" (Novella)
- "The Monkey"
- "The Raft"
- "The Jaunt"
- "Survivor Type"
- "Gramma"
- "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet"
CONDITION DETAILS (NEAR MINT / COLLECTOR QUALITY)
- Pages: In flawless, crisp condition. Pages are securely tight to the spine structure. Please note: The listing photographs were taken under dim room lighting; the book's text block edges and pages are much brighter, whiter, and cleaner in person than they appear in the images. No writing, names, stamps, or highlighting.
- Binding: Perfectly square, crisp, and firm. Headbands are perfectly intact.
- Boards: Extremely clean with no visible corner bumps or fading. The brilliant gold gilt spine lettering is pristine and unrubbed.
- Dust Jacket: Excellent vintage condition. Bold colors with sharp edges. Safely unclipped and un-restored. Please evaluate the high-definition pictures closely to verify condition.
- PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING PROTOCOL
- I understand book collecting. This volume will be wrapped securely in protective cushioning and shipped inside a thick, crush-resistant cardboard box (never a bubble mailer) to protect the corners and jacket edges.
- Shipped safely with active tracking numbers immediately provided.
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